Topic：IOT innovation and the growth of smart appliances

12.02 Sub-track2  11:15 – 11:45

Introduction

IOT Innovation and the Growth of Smart Appliances

Venture Partner, Landon Financial Advisors; former CEO, Rokid Inc.
The number of internet-connected smart devices has already overtaken the total number of internet users globally. In particular, AI (artificial intelligence) powered devices are poised to revolutionize the way we live and interact. What’s real and what’s not in this new era of “device intelligence”? What happens to products, marketing, and design when AI digital assistants help us with all our decisions? Take a peak at the future that is unfolding before us.

Dan Wong is a veteran of the consumer electronics, mobile phone, and internet industries – with over 20 years experience in Greater China and Silicon Valley. Mr. Wong is now Venture Partner at Landon Financial Advisors, where he is working on smart home and technology related projects. He is also a mentor and advisor to several startups. Most recently as CEO of artificial intelligence startup Rokid, Mr. Wong brought to market a cutting-edge home AI product that captured numerous industry accolades, including CES Innovation Award 2016. As Vice President of Media Solution Center at Samsung, Mr. Wong was responsible for the software and services on Samsung mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs and wearables in China. Previous to that, he ran one of China’s largest mobile ad networks as Chief Operating Officer of Madhouse. At Nokia, Mr. Wong launched and built NSeries into a $1.9B USD business across Greater China (covering China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan). While at Nokia, he was also responsible for the company’s Ovi internet services – launching multiple consumer services (app store, games, music, and maps) and establishing the joint-venture company that served as the basis for these services. Under Mr. Wong’s leadership, Nokia became the first foreign entity to obtain an Online Maps license in China’s tightly regulated market. In Silicon Valley, Mr. Wong has held various management positions with industry pioneering companies such as Openwave (WAP and mobile internet) and Excite@Home (broadband internet services and portal). Mr. Wong is a frequent industry event speaker and has extensive experience working with media and government. Mr. Wong holds an MBA from Harvard Business School as well as BS Electrical Engineering and MS Materials Science from Stanford University.